Obituaries Articles

Frances “Momsie” Stevenson

Frances "Momsie" Stevenson, age 90, passed away on Jan. 23, 2024, in Opelika, Alabama. She was born on June 18, 1933, in Sturkie, Chambers County, Alabama. Frances was the beloved wife of the late James "Bob" Stevenson and the loving mother of Amy Hall (Reg) and Mark...

Obituaries published Jan. 25, 2024

GARY SCOTT TAYLORGary Scott Taylor, 67, of Opelika passed away on Jan. 20, 2024.A ceremony to celebrate Gary's life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 12 noon in the Chapel at Frederick-Dean Funeral home.Born on July 13, 1956, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Gary loved...

William M. McLeroy Jr.

William “Bill” M. McLeroy Jr., aged 83, of Opelika, was born in Lincoln County, Georgia on Nov. 29, 1940, and passed away at Arbor Lake on Jan. 21, 2024. He was the epitome of what every husband and father should aspire to be. He was a proud member of the First...

Stuart Warren Whatley Sr

Stuart Warren Whatley Sr, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. He was born on Aug. 12, 1935. He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Mary Celia Whatley; his parents Thomas Jefferson Whatley II and Marjorie Whatley Funchess; his brothers...

JOANNE WHITLOW CORK

Joanne Whitlow Cork, 77, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at her home. A graveside service was held Dec. 7, 2022, at Garden...

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FRANKLIN F. BLACKMON

Franklin F. Blackmon departed from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at Baptist South Hospital, Montgomery, Alabama,...

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PHILLIP JEROME SMITH

Phillip Jerome Smith of Andalusia, Alabama, passed away Nov. 13, 2022, at Arbor Springs in Opelika, Alabama. Phillip was the son of Bascom and...

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JAMES C. PRESSLEY SR.

James C. Pressley Sr. was born on July 13, 1945, and passed away at his home on Nov. 21, 2022. He was 77 years old. Mr. Pressley was preceded in...

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RONALD (RONNIE) WADE HILL

A funeral Service for Mr. Ronald (Ronnie) Wade Hill, 67, of LaFayette, Alabama, was held Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. at LaFayette Heights Baptist...

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PHILLIP JEROME SMITH

Phillip Jerome Smith of Andalusia, Alabama, passed away Nov. 13, 2022, at Arbor Springs in Opelika. Phillip was the son of Bascom and Ophelia Smith....

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ROBERT “ELBERT” BELLFLOWER

Robert "Elbert" Bellflower of Opelika, passed away peacefully at his residence on Nov. 7, 2022. He was 85 years old. Robert was a member of Lakeside...

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ALBERT KENNETH CADENHEAD

Albert Kenneth Cadenhead died peacefully at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, on Nov. 7, 2022, at the age of 90. Kenneth is survived by his...

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